# How to get AWS Access keys?

If you're a software developer and then you definitely come across AWS and their Identity management. In this article, I will explain how to get AWS security credentials from the AWS console. If you're looking for a video tutorial, check the reference section below.

You can use these AWS access keys for the  [AWS CLI ](https://aws.amazon.com/cli/) or AWS API. There are two keys generated: one is an access key and a secret access key. Check  [this](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_credentials_access-keys.html)  documentation from Amazon to know more about their usage.

## Steps to follow

1) Sign in to your AWS console, then select My Security Credentials from the account dropdown.
![AWS Security Credentials 01.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1628615812215/P_Luem_Ww.png)

2) After that, click on the Create New Access Key button to generate a new key.
![AWS Security Credentials 02.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1628615824154/FeQ3kccnu.png)

3) Download the access key and store it securely because you cannot retrieve the access keys if you lost them. I would recommend using  [Lastpass](https://lastpass.com/)  or  [1Password](https://1password.com/) to store these keys securely.
![AWS Security Credentials 03.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1628616001563/BFjIt-Hfy.png)
 
**Reference**

-  [How to get AWS access key and secret key-id video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z9BCeVeokQ ) 

## Conclusion

Using AWS in your project is a great skill to acquire right now. Finally, you see how to get AWS access keys right from the AWS console dashboard. 

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